Google has acquired land for potential data center in Putnam County, officials announce

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A new data center project could be in the works in Putnam County, and this one is backed by one of the largest tech companies in the world.

Google has purchased land in the Buffalo area for a potential data center campus, according to a statement from the Putnam County Development Authority. A news release from West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the company has received approval for a multibillion-dollar “High Impact Development Project.”

Putnam County officials said the company is in the early stages and has been and continues to conduct research to determine whether the site is even viable for the data center plan.

“The company engaged the Putnam County Development Authority to better understand the local community and has been receptive to the PCDA’s feedback on ways it can provide value,” Putnam County Development Authority Executive Director Morganne Tenney said in the statement. “PCDA is enthusiastic to see what positive impact…